Bari: The Place for Some of Chicago"s Best Italian Subs and More

Who doesn't like a good Italian deli. All those fresh-cut meats and cheeses, and olives and homemade mini pizzas. Yummy! One of my favorite Italian delis in Chicago is Bar on Grand Avenue. They make a delicious Italian sub with Capicolla, Genova Salami, Mortadella, Provolone & Bari Hot or Mild Giardiniera for only $4 - big enough to even split for two people - and they also make their own Italian sausages, which can be order as a hot sub.

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About Bari:

Opened in 1973 by Joseph and Grace Pedots, Bari serves the Italian neighborhood of Grand Avenue and is known for its homemade Italian and Barese sausages and Italian subs with fresh meats and cheeses. Customer favorites red sauces made from family recipes, homemade giardiniera, and fresh made pestos. Bari also has an old fashioned Italian grocery store that sells imported cheeses, prosciuttos, salamis, olive oils, vinegars, pastas, and more.

Bari Location and Hours:

Bar ia located at 1120 W. Grand Avenue between N. Aberdeen and May Street. Their phone number is 312-666-0730. Bari also has a Web site with their menu, hours, and location. Because of the popularity of Bar's food, especially their sub sandwiches, it is recommended to call in your orders. Bari does deliver between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a fee - around $3. Bari's hours are 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday; until 6 p.m. on Saturday; and until 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Bari's Menu:

If you like "old school" Italian food, Bari is your place. Food items include:

• Italian subs with Capicolla, Genova Salami, Mortadella, Provolone & Bari Hot or Mild Giardiniera.
• Italian sausage subs served hot
• Olive salads
• Antipasto salads
• And more.

For a complete list of menu items, check out Bari's online menu.